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Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression of risk factors for having back pain in the past 12 months among study health care workers (n = 740)
| Risk factors | aOR (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Secondary and tertiary care vs. primary | 1.32 (1.01–1.76) |
| Female vs. male | 1.07 (0.72–1.58) |
| Age in years | 1.00 (0.98–1.03) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 1.10 (1.01–3.65) |
| Dentist vs. others | 1.10 (0.96–1.26 |
| Long standing vs. others | 1.12 (0.92–1.36) |
| Non-smoker vs. smoker | 0.83 (0.46–1.48) |
| Back traumaa (yes vs. no) | 11.52 (4.14–32.08) |
| Physical activity (yes vs. no) | 0.61 (0.42–0.89) |
| Chronic disease (yes vs. no) | 1.02 (0.89–1.17) |
